October 28, 2017 Auction Catalog

Rare Molded Stoneware Water Cooler with Blue, Green, and Brown Slip Decorations, attributed to the White's Pottery, Utica, NY, late 19th century, with the molded scene of two men in a tavern waited on by a lady. Reverse decorated with a large woman's head. Molded designs meticulously painted in cobalt and green and brown slips with detail to figures' faces, clothing, and surroundings, Floor of tavern scene decorated with a cobalt checkerboard pattern. Lines at base continuing partway onto underside. Height 16 1/8".